Adult Formation
How do I respond to what God has done for me through Jesus? The rescue mission of Jesus is two-fold: it is for us personally, and it’s something that is supposed to continue through us. Hence, our faith formation offerings aim to help us grow in intimacy with Christ (inward focus) AND equip us to be His witnesses in our sphere of influence (outward focus).
Offerings
Inward (Personal) Focus
Outward (Mission) Focus
Personal
Will You Follow Jesus to Calvary?
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.
Authored and presented by Edward Sri, No Greater Love also features Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Jennifer Fulwiler, Curtis Martin, Teresa Tomeo, Fr. Josh Johnson, and Elizabeth Sri. This is a 5 session study.
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DATES: MAR 20, 2025 – APR 10, 2025 (all Thursdays, full schedule)​
TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM
LOCATION: St. Henry Parish, PAC-Marian Room
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. (NOTE: Registration is required.)
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RESOURCES: Participants may purchase a Workbook directly from Ascension Press for $27.95. Online Video Access (optional) is available for an additional $5.95.
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PARISH COORDINATOR:
Randy Frankart, 937-469-5207, randallfrankart@yahoo.com
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Ready for a spiritual refresh? Join us for a life-changing Catholic renewal retreat. Discover deeper meaning and purpose to your life, reconnect with God, gain new insights through talks, discussion and personal reflection, meet new friends in our parish family, and find greater peace and joy for the journey.
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DATES & LOCATIONS:
WOMEN's Renewal - Sat, MAR 22, 2025, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, St. Henry (Parish Activity Center)
MEN's Renewal - Sat, APR 5, 2025, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, St. Mary of the Assumption (Parish Center)​
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REGISTRATION: WOMEN's Renewal ~ MEN's Renewal (NOTE: Registration is required.)
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RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Renewal team.
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COORDINATOR:
Lisa Heck, 425-686-5884, womenswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
Ken Heck, 425-299-0422, menswelcomeretreat@yahoo.com
The focus of our journey together this Lent (2025) is a consecration to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Now you may be wondering, what is consecration?
In Catholic theology, consecration is a solemn act of dedication to God. Through the act of consecration, we dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly and completely to the will of God, surrender all of our distractions and selfish pursuits, and commit to faithfully respond to His call on our life. Such a serious commitment to respond to God’s call is always preceded by an orderly spiritual preparation.
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The core component of our preparation this Lent will be the book 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory. About 15 minutes each day is set aside to read and reflect on a commentary around the themes of trust, surrender, believe and receive. God wants to speak to you through readings, prayers and other resources - browse our Lent webpages for a sample. There are supplementary online videos for each day’s content by the book’s author, Matthew Kelly, as well as by Fr. Jonathan Meyer, a bold and passionate preacher from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Weekly small group discussions at the individual parishes are also scheduled.
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Copies of the book will be distributed as part of an invigorating three-night parish mission event just before the beginning of Lent. The act of consecration itself will take place at the conclusion of the 33-day preparation, during Eucharistic Adoration. Together as a community, we will recite aloud the prayer of Eucharistic Consecration before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
DATES, TIMES and LOCATIONS:
Book Distribution (on parish mission nights, 6:30 PM): Mar 1 (St. Mary), Mar 3 (OLGH) and Mar 4 (St. Henry)
33 Day Preparation (at home): Begin on Wed, Mar 12 and conclude on Apr 13 (Palm Sunday)
Consecration Day (OLGH, 5:30 PM): Mon, Apr 14
Weekly Discussion: Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8 (all Tuesdays) 9 AM St. Mary and 6:30 PM St. Henry BLS Cafeteria
COMMIT: Completing this form lets us know you are making the commitment to consecration this Lent. Free copies of the book 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory will be distributed on each night of the parish mission to committed adults and high school youth. Additional copies (while our supply lasts) will be available at each church after the mission. Completing this form also helps us estimate the number of books to order, and allows us to communicate with you during the period of preparation.
RESOURCES: Supplemental resources are available on the Dynamic Catholic website. Sign up to receive their daily emails with links to the video commentaries. There is also a kid's version of the book for sale as well as a limited edition companion journal.
PARISH COORDINATOR:
Chris Stier, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org, 937-985-1028 (c)
Ponder is a Bible study that explores the Sunday readings in the Roman Catholic Lectionary cycle. It is a contemplative study, which means the goal of Ponder is to unite the heart and mind.
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Ponder is designed to help individuals and groups pray with the readings first, to absorb and ground the Sunday readings in the heart or personal experience. Participants learn the process of lectio divina and Ignatian contemplation as tools for praying with Scripture. Brief commentary is provided by the study author to help participants fully understand each passage. Each Sunday includes two reflection points for ongoing contemplation (or pondering).
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DATES: ADVENT 2024 - EASTER 2025 (Friday mornings, 9:00 AM)
LOCATION: This study uses an online format. A video meeting link will be provided to registered attendees.
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: Participants will purchase their own YEAR C book directly from Liturgical Press for $24.95.
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COORDINATOR: Dcn. Steve Bermick, 937-557-1711, sbermick@stjohnpaulii.org
Mission
SCHOOL OF
IDENTITY
Few Christians live their faith with the zeal and boldness of the Apostles at Pentecost. Living a dynamic life of discipleship flows out of a renewed identity in Christ. This two-day conference will open our minds and hearts to who we are and the heavenly gifts we have access to, and will ready us to witness with new confidence and passion. Below is a preliminary list of sessions:
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Session 1: Identity & Transformation / Hearing God's Voice
Session 2: Renewal of the Mind
Session 3: Students of the Supernatural
Session 4: Burning Bright Without Burning Out
Session 5: The Power of Peace
Session 6: Baptism of the Holy Spirit
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DATES: Coming in 2025 (dates TBA). Friday evening, 5:30 - 9:30 PM & all day Saturday, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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LOCATION: St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Parish Center
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES: All resources are provided by the host Encounter Ministries team.
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COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-977-1137, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org
Heartbreaking is the story out of Maui where residents fleeing the recent wildfires drove right past a woman lying on the ground in need of help. Perhaps equally heartbreaking — at least to Jesus — are those we pass right by, those who we know are trapped in the emptiness that is life apart from Him.
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This is why God sent us his Son. Jesus rescued us from certain death at the hands of the enemy, restored our access to the Kingdom of Heaven, and has commissioned us as disciples to rescue others. RESCUED PEOPLE RESCUE PEOPLE! We invite you to come get equipped for the rescue mission.
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The Rescue Project is a global movement that launched in 2022. It flows from the conviction that the most urgent task in the Church is a compelling and attractive proclamation of the gospel. Its aim is threefold: that people might be 1) overwhelmed by the good news of what God has done for us, 2) moved to surrender their lives to Jesus in faith, and 3) mobilized for mission.
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The Rescue Project as an eight-week book + video experience of the gospel run in small group format within parishioner homes. Complete the registration form to express interest in attending a home-based study.
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DATES: Ongoing
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LOCATION: Parishioner Homes
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REGISTRATION: Click here or on the image above. Registration is required.
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RESOURCES:
Rescued (the book) $14.95
TRP Story Guide $12.00 (or free PDF)
TRP Running Rescue $15.00 (for small group leaders, or free PDF)
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COORDINATOR: Chris Stier, 937-977-1137, cstier@stjohnpaulii.org
